Student Test Shopper (2 temporary part-time positions)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is recruiting students who are between 15 and 17 years of age to work on the Tobacco Enforcement team as temporary part-time Test Shoppers. All applicants must possess a valid social insurance number and be available to work after school, evenings, weekends, and/or during school breaks. Test Shoppers work with Tobacco Enforcement Officers to ensure tobacco and vapour product retailers do not sell tobacco and vapour products to anyone who is under 19 years of age in accordance with the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017. This is a great opportunity for youth who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the judicial system.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Tobacco Enforcement the successful incumbents will:

• Attend local retailers/vendors with a Tobacco Enforcement Officer and attempt to purchase vapour products, tobacco cigarettes, or other tobacco products like dip, chew, cigars and cigarillos;
• Take detailed hand-written notes to document test shopping activities;
• Attend and speak at court hearings as required; and,
• Attend mandatory training.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current valid social insurance number;
• Must be a student between the ages of 15 and 17 years enrolled in a secondary school;
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills;
• Strong note taking and public speaking skills;
• Knowledgeable about tobacco and vapour products and the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017;
• Available to attend mandatory training;
• Available to work after school, evenings, weekends, and/or during school breaks;
• Available to work flexible hours with typical shifts 4 hours in length;
• Available to work between 8 to 16 hours per month; and,
• The ability to communicate (oral and written) in English, and any other language(s) is highly desirable.

Compensation for this position is $18.85 per hour.
To apply to this position, please select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by April 14, 2024 Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified